This thread is resolved. Here is a description of the problem and solution.
Problem: You are using the xstore theme and want to translate the 'Description after content' field in WooCommerce categories, but only the 'Description' appears after translation. Solution: The field you are trying to translate is a custom term meta. Here’s what you should do: 1. Navigate to WPML > Settings > Custom Term Meta Translation. 2. Change the translation preference for _et_second_description from 'Don't translate' to 'Translate'. 3. You can now translate this second description while translating your categories in WPML > Taxonomy Translation.
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Background of the issue:
I'm using the xstore theme on my site hidden link. In the WooCommerce category, there is a special 'Description after content' field. I want to translate this field using WPML. hidden link
Symptoms:
When I translate a category, it only shows 'Description' but not 'Description after content'. hidden link
Questions:
How do I translate the 'Description after content' field in WooCommerce categories?
In the meantime, it looks like a custom field added by xstore in your categories:
1. Go to "WPML > Settings > Custom Fields Translation" and make sure that the field is translatable
2. Go back to your category in the original language and make a small edit (like adding a space at the end of a paragraph)
3. Try to translate it again
Another option, would be to translate a product (it could be a test product) that belongs to that category to see if the category description after content is translatable.
At this stage, I'd like to request a temporary admin access – so I can further investigate.
I will activate a private field for your next answer where you can provide that information safely (this field is only visible by you and the support team). Don't share your own admin account, create a new one that you will delete when we finish troubleshooting.
IMPORTANT: Before we proceed, please backup your site and database.
Thank you for the access. It wasn't a custom field but a custom term meta.
- Go to "WPML > Settings > Custom Term Meta Translation" and change the translation preference for "_et_second_description" from "Don't translate" to "Translate".
You should now be able to translate this second description while translating your categories in "WPML > Taxonomy Translation".
